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As part of the planned equipment replacement program at the Club, the Board of Directors
has approved the purchase of a new John Deere Diesel Gator pending the sale of our existing
one. Therefore the Board is now accepting bids on the current Gator with an opening mini-
mum bid of $11,450. The Gator is a 2013 John Deere HPX Diesel with 4-wheel drive having
only 200 hours on it currently. The like-new Gator has a 3 cylinder 854cc Yanmar diesel en-
gine with a hydraulic dump bed, bed liner, bench seat, HD all-purpose tires, trailer hitch, and
front brush guard. Send your sealed written bid to Jeff Brazo or John Brummett by 5pm on
January 31, 2016. The Board has the right to accept or refuse any or all bids. A $1000 deposit
will be required upon acceptance of a bid
with the balance due on delivery. Contact
John or Jeff for more information.
Volume Sixty Nine Issue 1
Taking Bids on Club Gator
January 2016
Meeting
Notes
Membership Meeting 7 PM
Monday, January 11
Board Meeting 7 PM
Monday, January 25
Other Change to CPL Law
Affecting Renewals
2
Possible Club Bylaw
Changes Coming
2
Absentee Ballot Requests
Due Date 2-15-15
2
Complacency at the
Range
2
New Applicants
3
Financial News & Mem-
bership Status
3
Membership Application 4
Inside this issue:
The St . Joseph County Conservat ion & Sportsman Club, Inc.
23640 Feathers tone Rd, PO Box 339, Sturgis , MI 49091 Telephone (269) 467 -7128
Home Page: http:/ /www.conservationclub.us
Jeff Bailey Tops Fall Trap League
The 2015 Fall Trap League ran from October 18 through December 6 and had 19 par-
ticipants competing in two rounds of trap each week. The winners are as follows: In
Class 1, First Place and the highest total score went to Jeff Bailey, with second and
third places taken by Larry and Leslie York. In Class 2, First Place was won by Nelson
Curtis, followed by Brenda and Marty Miller in second and third places. In Class 3 the
top spot went to Kathy Crandall, followed by Randy Crandall and John Sherman in
second and third places. And in Class 4 the winner was Kallista Sayer, followed by
Jim Perlburg and Dan Dustin in second and third places. The weather was pretty good
except for one week where we had some snow, but otherwise not too bad. The Winter
League will be starting up in a few weeks after the holidays and we already have a few
hardy souls signed up. League runs Jan 3 through March 6. Submitted by The Y orks
Happy New
Year!
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REMEMBER: EYE AND EAR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED ON ALL RANGES ALSO: THE FRONT GATE IS TO BE LOCKED BEHIND YOU WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING, EXCEPT FOR ORGANIZED ACTIVITY TIMES
Complacency at the Range - Don’t Get Over-confident
A recent article from the NRA Shooting Sports USA Website was all about the
dangers of getting over-confident and complacent on the range. The article was
written by Chris Cerino and published on the website November 17, 2015. This
article was submitted by club member Charlie Reynolds to share in our newslet-
ter. We are sharing the article below as a reminder to us all to be safe and al-
ways aware while on any of our ranges as we are handling firearms.
“I was out with some friends for a range day, and we were trying some new guns and
ammo as well as revisit some old favorites. The day started in an orderly fashion. Howev-
er, as guns piled up and tables got cluttered, I had to step back. A firm reminder had to
be stated that although this is fun, this was still dangerous work and we needed to keep
mind of all firearms safety rules. So everyone stopped and regrouped. We cleared the
clutter and began to tighten up the reigns on what was going on.
It’s not that we were being reckless or unsafe, but things started to get sloppy. With piles of ammunition, guns and gear in various states, it just didn’t look like we had control over what was going on. This is when accidents can happen. If at the very least we treated every gun as if it were loaded we would be safe. Yet, what if we had failed to point it in a safe direction and it were loaded? What if one of us had taken the first two for granted and forgotten to keep our finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard? Still we could have a safe accidental discharge. Right? But what if we neglected those three and failed to be sure of our target, backstop and beyond? A surprise round cranked off into the dirt is one thing, but what if we missed the backstop and sent it into the sky? Fortunately, nothing had happened yet nor did it happen afterward. However it could have if we allowed confidence and comfort to turn into complacency. Does this make sense? Having been a trainer and police officer for many years you can bet I’ve seen, heard of and been dangerously close to firearm accidents. Shooters who violated just one and sometimes more of the four firearms safety rules are all around us. Unless something expensive was destroyed or it included a trip to the emergency room, it’s often hushed and quickly forgotten. If you forget what happened in the past, you are doomed to repeat it. Therefore, having that pile of guns and ammo in front of us was a disaster waiting to happen. We were all supposedly competent and seemed to have control over our own section. However, the problem was that I was only assuming this. No one can afford an accident. In addition, some of the guns we were firing didn’t have a bolt hold open latch and others had obscured ejection ports and chambers. Also there were no chamber flags. We need-ed to recognize this and slow down. Comfort and complacency have taken more than one machinists’ or woodworkers’ finger. You probably know one. So the next time you are at a match or shooting range, take a look at what you’re doing, as well as what’s going on around you. Don’t take anything for granted and certainly don’t assume those around you are doing the right thing. If you’re getting too comfortable or someone near you appears to be, stop, step back and remind yourself and the others about what you’re doing. Although fun and generally harmless, it is inherently dangerous. Your full time attention needs to be focused on operating safely and consciously in order to keep the shooting sports in a shining and favorable light.” Chris Cerino, author Article Reference: http://www.ssusa.org/articles/2015/11/17/confidence-and-complacency/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=insider&utm_campaign=1115
UPCOMING IN 2015 Jan 1: New Year’s Day Jan 6: Winter Trap League Starts Jan 9/10: CPL Class Feb 28: Youth SCTP Sign-up Mar 6: Winter Trap League Ends Mar 20: ATA Trap Shoot
Other Change to CPL Law Affecting Renewals
Another effect of the CPL law change
occurred on December 1, 2015 re-
garding CPL renewals. If you allow
your existing CPL license to expire for
over 1 year, you will not just be able
to renew the license. You must re-
take the basic CPL class and re-apply
to obtain your CPL license. This is a
new requirement and you may not
have been aware of this change. So,
the best plan is to not let your CPL
license expire. Keep it current!
Possible Club Bylaw
Changes Coming
Watch next month’s newsletter (and
check out the website next month) for
some new proposed bylaw changes.
Once the Bylaws Committee has fi-
nalized the proposals, they will be
published so the membership has
chance to review them prior to voting
on them at the Annual Membership
Meeting on March 14th.
Remember, the Annual Membership
Meeting in March is also our Annual
“Wild-Game Chili Cook-off”. So dust
off that amazing chili recipe, go get
some wild game, and cook up a batch
that’ll knock off the competition!
Absentee Ballot Requests Due February 15
Per Article III, Section 1B of the Club
Bylaws, requests for absentee bal-
lots for Officer and Board of Directors
elections to be held at the March 14
Annual Membership Meeting, must
be received by the Executive Secre-
tary in writing on or before February
15. If you wish to obtain an absentee
ballot, submit a written request to
Kathy Crandall, 22909 Riverside
Drive, Mendon, MI, by February 15.
The completed absentee ballot must
be submitted to the Executive Secre-
tary prior to the election.
This is YOUR newsletter. If you have an article or topic you’d like to see in your newsletter, or on the Club website, please email the Newsletter Editor at: [email protected]
Membership Status: As of December 14, we have a total of 657 paid member households. This is a new club record! If you have changed your address or know of someone who is not getting their newsletter, call 269-341-5930 and leave your message and corrected information.
Lost and Found Have you lost or found anything on the Club Grounds? If so, contact John Brummett at 651-5197 and we will help!
Financial News: For the month of November, as of 11/30/15, balance on hand was $77,547.12 in checking and $8,977.50 in pre-paid dues CD. (Plus Wink CD of $269,642.35 and Emergency Funds CD of 75,292.60) .
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New Memberships — November
Richard W. Beach, Jr. Sturgis, MI Daniel R. Dykstra Sturgis, MI Carl W. Holcomb Three Rivers, MI Thomas M. Langdon Sturgis, MI Ralph E. Lutes Shipshewana, IN Carter Trail Sturgis, MI John Wagner Sturgis, MI Thomas J. Whitford Sturgis, MI ___________________________
CONTACT YOUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND ACTIVITY DIRECTORS BY E-MAIL
Jeff Brazo (President) [email protected] John W Brummett (Vice President) [email protected] Kathy Crandall (Exec-Sec) [email protected] Randy Crandall (Dist 3 Director) [email protected] Pete Davis (Dist 4 Director) [email protected] Bill Douglas (Sat Skeet) [email protected] Open (Dist #3 Director) [email protected] Mark Griffin (Dist 2 Director) [email protected] Paul; Groniger (Treasurer) [email protected] Drew Hooley (Pub Rel, Advertising) [email protected] Allen Kasdorf (Corp Legal Rep/MUCC) [email protected] Gary Kondek (Low Range, Varmint) [email protected] Nancy Lawrence (Dist 4 Director) [email protected] Bill Luban (Dist 1 Director) [email protected] Larry Murray (Archery) [email protected] Charles Reynolds (IDPA, CPL) [email protected] Andy Rockwell (Def. Shotgun) [email protected] Bill Thompson (Dist #2 Director) [email protected] Larry York (Trap & Skeet) [email protected] Leslie York (Record Sec, Trap, News/Web) [email protected] Newsletter Editor [email protected]
WEB PAGE: http://www.conservationclub.us Note: You can also access our web page by going to www.mcrgo.org, then click on affiliates, then our club. At the same time you will be able to check out the Michigan Coalition. Dist #1: Townships of Flowerfield, Park, Fabius & Lockpor t Dist #2: Townships of Mendon, Leonidas, Nottawa & Colon Dist #3: Townships of Constantine, Florence, Mottville & White Pigeon Dist #4: Twps of Sherman, Bur r Oak, Sturgis & Fawn River AT LARGE: Areas outside of St Joseph County
OFFICERS President Jeff Brazo 651-9076 Vice President John Brummett 651-5197 Executive Secretary Kathy Crandall 341-5930 Treasurer Paul Groniger 679-3611 Cell 269-720-1431 Recording Secretary Leslie York 483-6803
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
District #1 Kathy Book 659-4056 Bill Luban 476-2856 Cell 630-392-6072 District #2 Mark Griffin 659-3446 Bill Thompson 279-7737 District #3 Michael Book 659-4056 Randy Crandall 808-6730 District #4 Nancy Lawrence 651-1700 Pete Davis 651-1388 Dir. At Large John Hackler 464-6056
COMMITTEES AND CHAIRMEN
Membership Activities Newsletter/Website Leslie York 483-6803 Advertising line Drew Hooley 689-8063 Public Relations Drew Hooley 689-8063 NRA Recruiter Bob Besser 625-8455 MUCC District #4 Allen Kasdorf 651-7086 Administrative Activities Finance Paul Groniger 679-3611 Nominating Kathy Crandall 341-5930 Lower Range Gary Kondek (574) 274-3694 Calendar of Events Leslie York 483-6803 Hunter Education Charles Reynolds 273-7295 CPL Instruction Jeff Brazo 651-9076 Club House Rentals Request at Board of Directors Meeting Fund Raising Activities Hunters Jubilee Allen Kasdorf 651-7086 Weekly / League Activities Trap/Skeet – Sunday Larry & Leslie York 483-6803 Skeet – Saturday Bill Douglas 651-7471 Trap/Skeet – Tues Bill Thompson 279-7737 Skeet Lessons Bill Chase 244-5475 Varmint Shoots Gary Kondek (574) 274-3694 .22 caliber Shoots John Hackler 464-6056 Archery Larry Murray 659-6005 Cowboy Action John Brummett 651-5197 Defensive Pistol Charles Reynolds 273-7295 Combat Carbine Jay Baker 278-9553 Ladies Informal Pistol Karen Perlberg (313) 310-2739 Executive Secretary: Kathy Crandall PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091 269-341-5930
(All telephone numbers are area code 269 unless noted)
Conservation Pledge I give my pledge as an American to save and
faithfully defend from waste the natural
resources of my country – its air, soil, and
minerals, its forests, waters, and wildlife.
The St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc. is a 501 (c) (4), non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Michigan. Membership in the Corporation includes member-ship in the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC).
APPLICATION FOR NRA MEMBERSHIP
The Second Amendment
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the
security of a free state, the right of the people to
keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Membership in the NRA obtained through our club benefits us in that the NRA returns part of your fee to us, and benefits you because you pay a re-duced membership fee because of belonging to a member club. Please Renew my NRA membership: NRA member #________________ Please sign me up as a New NRA member: Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ E-Mail: ______________________ Club Rate: $25 per year, make check payable to NRA: $_______________ Magazine Choice: America’s 1st Freedom American Hunter American Rifleman
Mail to: Bob Besser, club NRA recruiter PO Box 220 Sturgis, MI 49091
PLEASE NOTICE The St Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc., has a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization status. Under this rule, donations to the club are not deductible on your individual taxes as charitable contributions.
St. Joseph Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc.
PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091
Non Profit US Postage
PAID STURGIS, MI PERMIT #52
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ST JOSEPH COUNTY CONSERVATION AND SPORTSMAN CLUB, Inc.
********************************************************** I respectfully apply for membership in the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club, Inc. I certify by signing this application that I am a person 18 years of age or older, who accepts the purposes and objectives of the Corporation and agrees to promote the same, and has complied with the requisites of membership as provided in these Bylaws. I further give my pledge, as an American, to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country; its air, soil, minerals, forests, waters, and its wildlife. I understand that to become eligible to join I must be recommended by a present club member in good Standing Or personally inform the Board of Directors why I wish to be a member.
(Please print application clearly) Full Name:______________________________________Birth Date:_____________________ Spouse _________________________________________Birth Date:_____________________ ____Check if Spouse desires Membership Card Address: ____________________________________Phone #:___________________________ City:__________________________________State:__________Zip:_____________________ E-Mail Address: ——————————————————————————- Recommended by:________________________________________________________ New Member Application_________ Renewal Application________ Interests: Archery___, Trap___, Skeet___, Rifle___, Pistol___, Black Powder___, Cowboy____, IDPA___ Conservation ___, Hunter Education, ___, Reloading ___, Other _____________________
FEE: $75 for one year family membership. Amount Enclosed:_________ Signature:________________________________________Date:________________________ Mail Application to: St. Joe. Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc. c/o Kathy Crandall PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091 ============================================================================= Membership subject to the approval of the Board of Directors at the next Board meeting. After Board Ap-proval New Member Information Packages are handed out at the mandatory New Member Orienta-tion, Club Newsletter s should star t within 60 days.
